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PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi invited for ICC board meeting, IPL final in Ahmedabad

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the interior minister, has received an invitation to attend the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meeting and the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final, both scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad later this month, Geo TV reported.

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PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi takes charge as Asian Cricket Council president

Mohsin Naqvi has officially assumed charge as the new president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), marking a new era of leadership for Asian cricket. Naqvi, who has been serving as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman since February 2024, took over the prestigious role on April 3, 2025.

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Watch: Shoaib Akhtar slams PCB for not sending representative to Champions Trophy final in Dubai

NEW DELHI: The failure of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to send a single representative to Sunday's 2025 Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium has drawn harsh criticism from former player Shoaib Akhtar.

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Champions Trophy: Former India cricketer questions PCB after washout in Rawalpindi

NEW DELHI: As rain washed out the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi, former India batsman Mohammad Kaif blasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for failing to cover the entire field.

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'If Shubman Gill gets out early, Pakistan will have a good chance': Ramiz Raja ahead of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match

As Pakistan prepare for their high-stakes Champions Trophy showdown against India on Sunday, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and cricketer Ramiz Raja believes their underdog status could work to their advantage.

The Times of India

Champions Trophy, IND vs PAK: Babar Azam's absence sparks speculation ahead of India clash; PCB chief demands victory at any cost

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam was conspicuously absent from the team's training session ahead of their high-stakes Champions Trophy clash against India on Sunday, fueling speculation about his availability for the crucial encounter. Even as doubts lingered over Azam's participation, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi delivered…

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PCB official assures completion of stadium work in time for Champions Trophy

In response to speculation about relocating the Champions Trophy from Pakistan due to delayed stadium renovations, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) representative has confirmed that preparations are progressing well, with all venue-related work scheduled for completion by early February.

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PCB chief inspects state of work at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium ahead of Champions Trophy

With the Champions Trophy less than a month away from its start, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, visited the under-renovation Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore a couple of days ago to take stock of the remaining work. But the visuals from the video of the visit don't paint…

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'Pakistan have been handed the lollipop of the Women's World Cup': Danish Kaneria on hybrid model in Champions Trophy

After the ICC approved hybrid model for the upcoming Champions Trophy and shifted India's matches to Dubai, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria believes this is a win-win situation for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) while Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have been handed a "lollipop" of hosting…

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Pakistan opt for UAE as neutral venue for India's Champions Trophy matches

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), hosts of the 'hybrid' 2025 Champions Trophy, has reportedly communicated to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that their neutral venue of choice for India's matches will be the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Times of India

Pakistan agrees to hybrid model for Champions Trophy, wants same for ICC events hosted by India in future

NEW DELHI: After a month of backand-forth discussions on the ICC Champions Trophy venue, hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday climbed down to agreeing to a hybrid model in which India will play their matches in Dubai in Feb-March.

The Times of India

How much money Pakistan can lose if Champions Trophy is moved or postponed

NEW DELHI: With the standoff between India and Pakistan continuing over the 2025 Champions Trophy, there can be huge financial implications for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) if the marquee tournament is either postponed or moved to any other country.

The Times of India

When Australia, West Indies refused to travel to Sri Lanka for ODI World Cup

After months of lack of clarity, India have made clear that they will not travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have notified the International Cricket Council (ICC) and various stakeholders about their decision. Subsequently, Pakistan Cricket Board…

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'Pakistan is safe ... ': Mohammad Hafeez on India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: India has declined to participate in the Champions Trophy scheduled in Pakistan from February 19, 2024, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board's announcement on Sunday. The neighbouring nations, who share strained diplomatic relations, have not engaged in bilateral cricket series for more than ten years, with India's last…

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'BCCI ke saath saath…': Former Pakistan cricketer makes startling revelation about Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: As the suspense on the India-Pakistan standoff over the hosting of Champions Trophy continues, there were reports on Friday that BCCI had informed Pakistan Cricket Board that it won't send the Indian team to Pakistan for the tournament and wanted play its matches in Dubai, even though PCB…

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PCB may make Gillespie all-format coach if team performs well in Australia white-ball tour: Sources

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may make Jason Gillespie as the all-format head coach of the national team if the results of the ongoing white-ball tour of Australia is "satisfactory", according to sources.

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Champions Trophy 2025: India likely to play in UAE after PCB ready to follow 'Hybrid Model'

KARACHI: In an apparent climb down from its earlier stated position, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is willing to make "adjustments" in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy which it is hosting with matches involving India taking place in the UAE, according to sources.

The Times of India

'We want India to come to Pakistan and play': Mohammad Rizwan on ICC Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Will India travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? This big question is making rounds on social media. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently expressed confidence that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan, with all teams, including arch-rivals India, participating.

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'Pakistan ne India ki copy ki' - says Basit Ali about squad for Australia tour

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the white-ball squads for the team's tour of Australia next month, with Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi making a comeback after being left out of the last two Tests of the home series against England.

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'Fakhar Zaman dropped over social media comments and ...': PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on new Pakistan central contracts

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's senior batter Fakhar Zaman has been left out of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) central contracts for the first time in eight years, with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirming that the decision was influenced by both fitness issues and Zaman’s controversial social media comments regarding the selection…

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Desperate Pakistan turns to heaters and fans! Turning track awaits England in Rawalpindi

The resounding success of spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan in the second Test against England at Multan has led to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) adopting drastic measures in order to prepare another turning track for the series-deciding match in Rawalpindi.

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'I felt compelled' to support Babar Azam: Fakhar Zaman responds to PCB's show-cause notice

Opening batsman Fakhar Zaman has responded to Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) show-cause notice, which was issued after he had tweeted his opinion following the board's decision to drop former captain Babar Azam from the squad for the second and third Tests against England in the ongoing series at home.

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Pakistan vs England 2nd Test: Kamran Ghulam replaces Babar Azam in hosts' playing XI

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors have announced the playing XI for the second Test match against England, set to begin on October 15 (Tuesday) at Multan Cricket Stadium.

The Times of India

'All teams will come to Pakistan for Champions Trophy': PCB chairman on India's participation

India's participation in the Champions Trophy next February-March in Pakistan is not yet certain and depends on permission from the Indian government. But Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has no doubt that all teams, including India, will come to Pakistan for the tournament.

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'Pakistan ka captain baitha hai, show respect': Drama at press conference!

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood's press conference on Monday had an awkward moment, which required the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) media director to intervene and rebuke the journalist for 'disrespecting' the skipper with the way he framed and asked his question.

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